exciting

adjective

ex·​cit·​ing ik-ˈsī-tiŋ How to pronounce exciting (audio)
Synonyms of excitingnext
: producing excitement
excitingly adverb

Examples of exciting in a Sentence

an exciting trip to Africa an exciting account of her adventures This isn't a very exciting book.
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The model, 34, is pregnant and expecting her third baby with husband Kyle Peterson, sharing the exciting news with a post on Instagram featuring snaps from her maternity shoot. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025 That gave way ror some really exciting new renditions. Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Dec. 2025 For some exciting sightings, Marino Ballena National Park is home to migrating humpback whales and a sandbar shaped uncannily like a whale’s tail, visible only at low tide. Jeaninne Sanz, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025 Two imaginative universes are uniting for an exciting crossover event. Sarah Scott, Parents, 22 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exciting

Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of exciting was in 1647

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“Exciting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exciting. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

exciting

adjective
ex·​cit·​ing ik-ˈsīt-iŋ How to pronounce exciting (audio)
: causing excitement
exciting news
excitingly adverb

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